Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana
  • Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana
  • Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana
  • Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana
Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana

Indo-Islamic Monuments in Haryana

 
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Mosque & Tomb Group, Jhajjar

A group of 7 tombs is located on the eastern side of town on Jhajjar-Delhi road near Bua Ka Talab area. It was built during the Mughal reign between 1594- 1630. Each structure is located on a raised platform and approached by a flight of steps. Kankar limestone blocks have been employed for the construction along with red sandstone for decorative purpose. Mostly planned in symmetrical square, rectangular and octagonal shapes, the ceilings are domical. Some tombs have mosque or Idgah attached while others have chhatris or cupolas in the courtyard. Almost all the tombs bear inscriptions providing valuable information. Another of their characteristic features is the presence of medallions in the spandrels of arches. In addition to the tombs, the complex also houses six other structural remains and a huge water tank all spread in an area of 500 X 300 metres.

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Mughal Bridge, Madhuban (GT Road)

This is an important Mughal bridge situated near the old Grand Trunk Road (Agra - Lahore highway/National Highway 1). It is made of bricks supported on arches. The old Firuz Shahi Jamuna canal ran through this area over which this old Mughal (Badshahi) bridge was constructed. The canal has now dried up and the bridge lays defunct.

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Mughal Bridge, Thanesar (GT Road)

Many bridges were built by the Mughals when improving the Agra - Lahore road. Some of these have now been adapted into new landscapes such as this near Sheikh Chilli's Madrasa and Tomb complex in Thanesar on the National Highway 1/Grand Trunk Road/GT Road. A recently constructed 'Millenium Park' on this land transformed it into a low Japanese garden bridge in order to make it a part of the garden theme.

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Mughal Garden, Pinjore, Haryana

Pinjore Garden is one of the few surviving examples of Mughal terraced gardens in India and the only one left in Haryana. Laid around a natural spring in the foothills north of Delhi, this six terraced garden was built by Fidai Khan Koka, the supervisor of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. It is said that Fidai Khan Koka couldn't stay in his garden for long. Later the garden passed through hands of many other kings and finally it was purchased by the Ruler of Patiala. It remained with them until four decades ago it was transferred to the Haryana Tourism Department that is responsible for maintaining it till today. The garden is known even today by the name of King Yadavindra of Patiala. It is a popular picnic spot on Simla – Chandigarh highway for the locals and tourists travelling to Simla from plains.

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Mughal Sarai, Gharunda (GT Road), H...

The Sarai at Gharaunda (National Highway 1/Grand Trunk Road/GT Road) was constructed by Feroz Khan in 1632, during the reign of Shah Jahan because of its location on the highway connecting Agra - Lahore. Currently only two gateways exist and are in good state of preservation. The gateways are arched two storeyed high and composed of bricks. The northern gateway is flanked by fluted circular bastions at both ends. Wall surfaces on the northern façade are adorned with niches and projecting balconies over brackets. The surfaces of southern gateway are also decorated with niches on either side of the arched openings with projected balconies, resting on brackets. The interior is lower in height and is provided with projecting balconies. The central passage houses a staircases leading to the terrace.

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Mughal Sarai, Shahabad (GT Road)

This is a sarai that is now converted to a residential society known as 'Kila Sikkhan' situated in Shahabad of District Ambala in Haryana along the National Highway 1/Grand Trunk Road. Both gateways of the sarai have been altered and modified in the past. The Dilli Darwaza is a large structure with an arched opening along a central passage. Two storeys of rooms are located on either side of the central gate with a small gurdwara on the first floor. The parapet is lined with crenellations and adds to its grandeur.

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